A Goldman Sachs logo is displayed on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, on Wednesday, August 11, 2010. Ramin Talaie | Corbis Historical | Getty Images The global mergers and acquisitions boom that defined 2025 is carrying into 2026, as companies reassess their portfolios and artificial intelligence-led demand fuels … Read more
Software stocks made a comeback on Tuesday after Anthropic hosted its enterprise agents event, where it revealed new partnerships, quelling some investor fears that the sector could be displaced by artificial intelligence. The AI startup launched new updates to Claude Cowork that allow companies to integrate the productivity tool into a host of enterprise apps, … Read more
European startup IQM is aiming to build powerful quantum computers to rival the likes of Google and IBM. IQM Finland-based quantum computing startup IQM announced plans Monday to become one of Europe’s first publicly listed companies in the sector. IQM will merge with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), Real Asset Acquisition Corp as part of … Read more
On the heels of a massive publicity push, families have signed up about 3 million kids for Trump accounts, according to the U.S. Department of the Treasury — well ahead of the July launch date. The “free money” is likely a major incentive. The federal government has said it will make a one-time $1,000 contribution … Read more
Tech giants have committed to funneling hundreds of billions of dollars into Indian AI efforts, against the backdrop of a major summit in the country that’s brought together world leaders and AI execs. Record sums are being ploughed into AI as governments and companies across the globe race to roll out the technology. Hyperscalers — … Read more
Microsoft’s head of gaming, Phil Spencer, is leaving the software maker following a 38-year tenure, as the company’s Xbox business faces increased challenges. “Last year, Phil Spencer made the decision to retire from the company, and since then we’ve been talking about succession planning,” Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella wrote in a memo to employees that … Read more
Wall Street next week is bracing for President Donald Trump’s new tariff plan following Friday’s Supreme Court ruling, at the same time as traders scan for escalating tensions with Iran and look ahead to Nvidia ‘s latest financial results. Stocks swung between gains and losses on Friday after the high court ruled that Trump wrongfully … Read more
Assemblyman Alex Bores is interviewed on Monday, May 13, 2024, at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y. Will Waldron | Albany Times Union | Getty Images Two major AI PACs are facing off against each other in a New York congressional race — an early battleground for AI regulation that is set to pump hundreds of … Read more
Top tech executives gathered in India this week for the AI summit in New Delhi.
Tareq Amin, chief executive officer of Humain, during the US-Saudi Investment Forum at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025. The US-Saudi Investment Forum 2025 brings together visionaries, leaders, and changemakers shaping the future of global investment. Photographer: Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Saudi … Read more